Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,770
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Trinity Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,770
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language Processing, Speech, Individual and Group Tutoring in Math and Reading
Year Founded
1875
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Discounts are given for LCMS members. Second and third children in the same family also receive a discounted rate.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Scholar Bowl
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
School Notes
- Trinity Lutheran School has been educating children since 1875. We offer a strong academic foundation in a Christian environment. It is our mission to prepare our students to be responsible members of the Christian community, strong in faith, and equipped with the knowledge and skill, to live as powerful, forgiven witnesses of Christ and His love.
- School Motto: We will prepare our students to be responsible members of the Christian community, strong in faith and equipped with the knowledge and skill to live as powerful, forgiven witnesses of Christ and his love.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinity Lutheran School cost?
Trinity Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,770 for private students.
What schools are Trinity Lutheran School often compared to?
Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like All Saints Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Trinity Lutheran School offer?
Trinity Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Trinity Lutheran School vs. All Saints Academy
The nearest high school to Trinity Lutheran School is Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (6.8 miles away)
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Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
900 Mater Dei Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Baptist
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Distance: 36.5 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 59 students
Mennonite
1046 Cty Hwy 13
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
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Damiansville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
8897.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Albers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
8897.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
8897.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
8899.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Okawville Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
8900.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
School Reviews
5 10/7/2018
I have two kiddos that go to this school and the teachers are so wonderful and caring! They treat our kids like family even though I have two young children; the teachers that teach the upper grades know my children by name and know me by name. This school is an excellent school. We are our own little family and village. Someone once said it takes a village to raise a child. Well here at this school is your village. Thanks Hoffman!
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